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DDAI019 - LDDF (IBM)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Nov 2025 at 16:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in London, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "DDAI019 - LDDF (IBM)" under the industry category of Custom Software Development Services. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement aimed to provide services related to software development, and the contract was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited. The total contract value amounts to £1,345,758, and the project location is specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 10th November 2025, with the contract commencing on 11th November 2025 and set to run until 31st March 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in custom software development services. Though IBM United Kingdom Limited has secured the contract, future similar tenders may open avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which were considered suitable for this procurement. Companies specialising in software-related services, capable of fulfilling requirements within the specified framework agreements, would find such tenders well-suited to their capabilities, potentially leading to valuable collaborations with governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDAI019 - LDDF (IBM)

Notice Description

G-Cloud 14 Call-off for Land Doman Data Fabric - 1 of 3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2de62bd-3224-41da-b73f-3a588692b994
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e600b4f3-5861-4b17-8db5-a29eebde0469
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,345,758 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,345,758 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

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